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Melbourne Storm vs North Queensland Cowboys

Betting preview of the Storm versus the Cowboys at ANZ Stadium on Sunday.

Storm Form:

The Melbourne Storm are into their second straight Grand Final and they’ll be looking to avenge last years loss. The Sharks beat them 14-12, but the Storm will have Billy Slater this year. He missed the 2016 version with injury and he’s coming off 2 tries in the 30-0 win over the Broncos. They have been the best team in the NRL all the season as they hold a 22-4 record. Amazingly two of those losses were without Origin players as well. They haven’t lost since Round 18 and they will start as the overwhelming favourite in the Grand Final. The Storm players will also have extra motivation with this being Cooper Cronk’s last match for the club.

The Storm recruited Josh Addo-Carr last season and he’s been a revelation on the wing for his new side. With Sulisasi Vunivalu on the other wing, they have a formidable attack. They also have one of the biggest forward packs in the NRL. With the likes of Jesse Bromwich, Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Jordan McLean, they will aim to dominate the middle of the field against the Cowboys. The Storm are led by Cameron Smith and he’ll lead his side again on Sunday night. In team news, the Storm are going in unchanged.Last 5 Matches:WON by 30 – Storm 30, Broncos 0 – Preliminary Final, 2017WON by 2 – Storm 18, Eels 16 – Qualifying Final, 2017WON by 26 – Storm 32, Raiders 6 – Round 26, 2017WON by 58 – Storm 64, Rabbitohs 6 – Round 25, 2017WON by 32 – Storm 44, Knights 12 – Round 24, 2017

Cowboys Form:

North Queensland’s fairytale season continued last week as they knocked off the Roosters by 13 points. They have won all three finals in Sydney and they’ll look for a 4-0 finish in this one. It’s amazing to think the Cowboys just scrapped into the finals. But full credit goes to the coaching staff, especially with their best player out in J. Thurston.

The key for the Cowboys will be aiming up in the middle of the field against the Storm forward pack. Jason Taumalolo is in career best form and they’ll be hoping Matt Scott can play this week (named in the reserves). In the halves, Michael Morgan has been outstanding in Thurston’s absence and he’ll need to out-play Cooper Cronk for the Cowboys to have a chance.

Head to Head (Since 2010) – Storm: 10-5

The Storm have the wood over the Cowboys as they have won the last 5 meetings. But in two of those five wins, the margin has been just 1 point. They met in Round 22 this season and the Storm thrashed them 26-8 in North Queensland. They also met this season in Round 15 and the Storm won by a point (23-22). Overall, the Cowboys haven’t beaten them since the 2015 Preliminary Final (32-12) in Melbourne. Since 2010, the Storm lead 10-5.

Last 2 Meetings:

Big Win Little Win

Melbourne are ranked number in the NRL for points scored and points allowed. They showed their dominance against the Broncos in a 30-0 scoreline. But the Cowboys should pose a different challenge. They trashed the Roosters by 13 points and they beat the Eels by 8 points at this venue. So we would look at the 1-12 margin. The Storm have won four of the last five meetings by 1-12. The Cowboys lost by 18 in the last meeting, but they should improve in the Grand Final. But in the end, the Storm are tough to bet against and we would suggest backing the 1-12 for them on Sunday.Best bet: Storm 1-12 ($2.75)

First Try Scorer:

Melbourne have scored first in 8 of their last 9 matches so we would back a Storm player in the first try scorer. Sulisasi Vunivalu is the early favourite for first try scorer and he’s scored 23 tries this season. But he did bomb a certain try last week and nerves could get the better of him. Josh Addo-Carr has been outstanding in his first season at the Storm and he scored the first try last week. He also scored the first try in the Eels victory so with 21 tries this season, he’s a great bet. But we can’t forget Billy Slater after his two try performance last week. He missed the Grand Final last year and will be desperate to get across the line for his side.

For the Cowboys, Kyle Feldt leads his side with 15 tries this season and he’s paying $15. Coen Hess is also a solid bet as he has 3 tries in his last 2 matches at ANZ. He scored 13 tries this season and could barge his way over in the early stages.

Total Points – 36.0

Melbourne held the Broncos scoreless last week and they haven’t conceded over 20 points in their last 9 matches. So this Grand Final figures to be a low scoring game. The under is 6-1 in the Storm’s last 7 night matches as well. The under total is also 4-1 in the last 5 clashes between the two teams. In addition, the under is 2-0 in the Storm’s last 2 Grand Finals and it went under in the Cowboys 2015 Grand Final victory. So back the under total this year.

Prediction:

The Cowboys have covered the line in their last 6 matches at ANZ and they’re 3-0 ATS in the finals. So the +10 line looks very juicy for them on Sunday. They can match the Storm in the forward pack and they’re in impressive form. So we can’t see them getting smashed. But in the end, the Storm are the best attacking and defensive side in the NRL and they’re hard to bet against. They have the big three of Smith, Cronk and Slater, which gives them a wealth of experience in big games. After a close loss in the Grand Final last year, we can’t see them losing two in a row. The best bet would be a 1-12 margin for the Storm.Cowboys +10.0 ($1.92)

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Adelaide Crows vs Richmond Tigers

Crows Form:

The Crows earned their place in the Grand Final with an impressive 61 point win over the Cats at home. They will start as the favourites in the Final as they finished top of the ladder. They have dominated in both finals so far and they will be hard to beat. This is the Crows first Grand Final since 1998 and they are 2-0 in their history (1997,1998). The Crows have been the best attacking side all year as they average 109 ppg. We’ll enjoy watching the likes of Betts and Walker on the big stage for the first time. But their defence is also underrated with Daniel Talia the key for their structure. Rory Laird has been sensational all year and he’ll lead the Crows backline moves. They got some great news at the MRP as Rory Sloane was cleared for his hit on Dangerfield.Last 5 Matches:WON by 61 – Crows 21.10.136, Cats 10.15.75 – Preliminary Final, 2017WON by 36 – Crows 12.12.84, Giants 6.12.48 – Qualifying Final, 2017LOST by 29 – Crows 10.11.71, Eagles 15.10.100 – Round 23, 2017LOST by 3 – Crows 11.14.80, Swans 13.5.83 – Round 22, 2017WON by 43 – Crows 18.15.123, Bombers 12.8.80 – Round 21, 2017

Tigers Form:

The Tiger train continues as they reached the Grand Final for the first time since 1982. They’re coming into the big one with four straight wins. They were challenged by the Giants last week but they won the 3rd and 4th quarter to beat them by 6 goals in the end. They also won’t be missing inspirational captain Trent Cotchin after he was cleared by the MRP. Cotchin was one of the best Tigers on the field as he laid 9 tackles and collected 26 disposals. Daniel Rioli played his best match yet with 4 crucial goals up forward. While Dustin Martin also found the goals with 3 himself. He’s likely to win the Brownlow Medal and he’ll be one of the favourite for the Norm Smith Medal. Down back, Alex Rance was again fantastic against the Giants and he’ll lineup against Walker. That matchup could decide this one.Last 5 Matches:WON by 36 – Tigers 15.13.103, Giants 9.13.67 – Preliminary Final, 2017WON by 51 – Tigers 13.13.91, Cats 5.10.40 – Qualifying Final, 2017WON by 41 – Tigers 19.8.122, Saints 12.9.81 – Round 23, 2017WON by 104 – Tigers 25.5.155, Dockers 7.9.51 – Round 22, 2017LOST by 14 – Tigers 9.12.66, Cats 11.14.80 – Round 21, 2017

Head to Head (Since 2010) – Crows: 5-4

The two sides met only once in 2017 and the Crows were victorious by 76 points. Both sides were 5-0 at that stage in Round 6 and the Crows showed their Premiership credentials with the large win. The Crows have also won the last three against the Tigers. But the Tigers have won the last two at the MCG, in 2013 and 2010. So they could be a chance of an upset. Overall in the history head to head since 1991, the Crows lead 23-12. But this will be the first time they’ve met in a final.

Last 2 Meetings:

Big Win Little Win

The AFL finals have not been close this year and we could see another blowout on Saturday in mainly Adelaide’s favour. They won the Preliminary Final by a 40+ margin and they smashed the Tigers in Round 6 by 40+ again. They’ve won the last 3 meetings by an average of 49 points as well. This season, the Crows have won 50% of their matches by 40+. But 8 of those 12 wins have come at the Adelaide Oval. They have been decent at the MCG this year with 2 wins and a draw. They’ve also won four of the last five at the venue. So if you’re looking for a value bet, the Crows 40+ could be a good one.Best bet: Crows 40+ ($5.50)

1st Goal Scorer

In the first goal scorer markets, Eddie Betts will start as favourite at $8.50. He kicked 2 goals last week and we’re exicted to watch him play in his first AFL Grand Final. Taylor Walker did kick 5 goals against the Tigers in Round 6 but Rance is a tough opponent. Dustin Martin is currently $10 and he’s coming off 3 goals against the Giants. But he mainly rests forward so first goal will be tough.

The two small forwards, Charlie Cameron and Daniel Rioli look like the best options. Cameron kicked the first goal last week and most of the attention will be on Betts/Walker. While for Rioli, he stepped up last week and kicked 4 goals. We’re backing each player in the Grand Final.Best Value: Charlie Cameron ($12) or Daniel Rioli ($14)

To get 30 disposals

Matt Crouch is the favourite in this betting market and he’s been in superb touch. He has collected 31 disposals in both finals and he had 38 against the Tigers in Round 6. He has gone 30+ in his last 10 matches so he’s a huge chance here. Dusty is the only favourite for the Tigers and he had a sub-par 20 disposal match against the Giants. He hasn’t reached 30+ in the finals so we wouldn’t bet on him here. For the Crows, Rory Sloane and Rory Laird are good value bets. They both had 30+ disposals in the last match against the Tigers. Laird played one of his best games last week with 32 disposals and 15 marks. He’ll be the best value bet.Best Value: Rory Laird ($2.25)

Prediction:

This should be a great Grand Final between two sides that haven’t featured on the big stage for a while. On paper, the Crows will be hard to beat. They have a great record this season and they dominated the Tigers in the only meeting. They have a great forward line which we believe will be hard for the Tigers to stop. The Crows are also strong in the backline and the likes of Laird will be the key. In the midfield, the Tigers have Dusty but Crouch is in great form. They also welcomed back Sloane last week and he’s so important in the clearances. In the end, we’re backing the Crows to beat the line of 5.5 points as they are 2-0 ATS in the finals. Sorry Tiger fans!Crows -5.5 ($1.92)

26 Sep, 10:30amCowboys $1.68, Cardinals $2.22
In Tuesday NFL action, the Cowboys look to respond after a woeful display against the Broncos. They lost 42-17 on the road and they travel again for this game to Arizona. This is the Cardinals home opener and they sit at 1-1. They played in Overtime last week and won 16-13 against the Colts.

The Cardinals have a good record against the Cowboys having won three straight since 2010. But this should be a close game in Arizona. Both sides are averaging just under 20 ppg. However, the Cowboys defence was terrible last week and Carson Palmer should take advantage. The Cowboys are the favourites but the home side has been dominant in Week 3 and the Cardinals are a good value bet.

In terms of total points, both sides combined for just 33 points last week. The under total is also 2-0 in the last 2 meetings. So we would suggest betting on the under total game score.

MLB – Seattle Mariners At Oakland Athletics

26 Sep, 12:05pmMariners $1.83, Athletics $2.00
Both sides are out of the playoffs but they’ll be looking to build form for next year. The Athletics have won seven in a row and they just swept the Rangers. But they’ll need to get past Felix Hernandez of the Mariners. He has a 2.42 ERA against them in his last five starts and he gave up 2 hits in his last start in early July. The Mariners are coming off a tough home series against the Indians and they’ll be looking to beat their divisional rival on Tuesday.

While for the Athletics, Daniel Gossett has struggled lately. He gave up 6 runs against the Tigers and 3 against the Red Sox. He has a 0-2 record against the Mariners in his career and his ERA is 6.75. The Mariners won 10-2 in early September but this should be closer as the Athletics are playing well. However, on the back of King Felix, we’re backing the Mariners.

MLB – San Diego Padres At Los Angeles Dodgers

26 Sep, 12:10pmDodgers $1.36, Padres $3.20
The Dodgers have clinched the NL West again and they face the Padres in game 1 here. The Padres have won three in a row against them but those games were in San Diego. They’ll also need to beat Yu Darvish in this one. He hasn’t allowed a run in his last 12.1 innings and we can see another solid outing against the Padres. Travis Wood is starting for the Padres and he has a shocking road record. The Padres lost 16-0 in his last road start and he allowed 9 runs in 2.1 innings. Overall in his last four away starts, he has give up 21 total runs. The Padres lost all four of those games as well.

The Padres are the worst scoring team in MLB on the road as they’ve scored just 290 runs in 75 games. The Dodgers are 54-24 at home this season and they’ll be aiming for win number 100 in this game. So with Darvish on the mound, we’re tipping a large win for the Dodgers.Best bet: Dodgers -1.5 ($1.74)

Best Win Bet: Dawn Wall (Race 5, No. 9)

In this race, it should be a two-horse finish between Dawn Wall and Washington Heights. But we’re going with Dawn Wall due it’s form over 1400m compared to Washington Heights. Early in the year, he won at 1800m on this track and he also won at the Gold Coast over the same distance in May. Last race, he finished just 0.20 lengths behind Washington Heights so the extra 100m here will get him over the line.WIN: $3.40 at William Hill or PricePump at $3.80

Best Win Bet: Menari (Race 7, No. 2)

Menari is the clear favourite in the Golden Rose after two straight wins at Rosehill. He beat home Pariah in the Run To Rose last week and he should be even fitter this week. He loves the Rosehill track and will be hard to beat on Saturday. He would be one of the safest bets of the day as well.WIN: $2.00 at William Hill or PricePump at $2.20

Best Place Bet: Dixie Blossoms (Race 8, No. 1)

This is a pretty open race and Dixie Blossoms has been a great place bet in her career. She has a 69% place record and she also has a great record second up. She returned from a spell last start and finished just outside the placings. But she’ll be fitter second up and she has won 2 of 3 races after 1st up. She also has two wins and second at the distance from 3 starts. So we’re backing her to finish in the placings on Saturday at Rosehill.PLACE: $2.30 at William Hill

Horse Racing Tips at Caulfield

Read through our best bets at Caulfield this Saturday.

Best Win Bet: Stampede (Race 7, No. 6)

In the Naturalism Stakes, Stampede will start as the favourite and he boasts an impressive record. He returned from a spell two weeks ago and won at Moonee Valley over 1600m. This race is 2000m and he has won his last two races at the distance. They were at the Wagga Cup in May and a week after that win, he won again at Doomben. He’s 100% in second up racing with 2 wins from 2 starts. At the $5.00 PricePump, this is one of the best win bets of the day.WIN: $4.60 at William Hill or PricePump at $5.00

Best Place Bet: Prompt Response (Race 8, No. 1)

This race is fairly open for a place bet and we beleive Prompt Response is the best choice. She’ll be resuming from a spell and she’s finished second in 4 1st Up races so far. Before the break, she was in great form as she won the Dane Ripper at Doomben. Then she followed with a close second in the Tatt’s Tiara. She also has 3 second placings from 7 races at the distance so the chances of a top three finish are high.PLACE: $2.90 at William Hill

24 up, you win!

If your team goes 24 points up, we’ll pay our H2H bets straight away.

The AFL Finals has only seen one close match so far and punters must be loving the Sportsbet 24 up promotion. But in the first Preliminary Final, the Cats and Crows are two sides that will likely play a close match and we can’t see a blowout. But the Tigers are the best chance against the Giants. With a huge crowd on their side, the Tigers could lead by 4 goals early on.

Cricket – ODI Cricket

Australia vs India

India won the first game via Duck Worth Lewis so hopefully the rain stays away for this clash. Australia had India on the ropes at one stage (3 for not much) but the lower order rescued the innings. Australia have lost 9 ODI’s in a row on the road and this will be another tough contest.

India – Top Runscorer

The Indian top order was rattled by Coulter-Nile in the first game so there is some value in this market. MS Dhoni scored another half-century and if India loose quick wickets again, he’s a great bet at $10.00. Pandya top scored in the last game and he enjoyed facing Adam Zampa. He’s paying $15.00, but it’s pretty unlikely for the Indians to need an 80 from him again. So Dhoni is our best bet.

Australia – Top Runscorer

Australia were also poor in the first game as the game turned into a 20/20. There’s also talk of a green pitch which has us a bit worried for the batting lineup. Maxwell top scored in the first game with 39, which included 4 sixes. He’s value at $7.50, especially if Australia are down batsman early. Steve Smith is playing in his 100th ODI and he’ll be looking for a big score. He’s Australia’s best player of spin and we would back him to top score here.

NFL – Friday

Los Angeles Rams At San Francisco 49ers

In the Friday NFL game, the 49ers host the Rams in Santa Clara. The 49ers are coming off a tough loss against the Seahawks and they’ll be looking for an upset at home against the Rams. The Rams lost at home last week and they have a 1-1 record so far.

The 49ers are yet to score a touchdown in 2017, but they have a 9-4 H2H record against the Rams. They’ve also won the last three against them. Last season, the 49ers won the last meeting by a point, 22-21. In Week 1 last year, they won again 28-0. Although, this should be closer on short week.

But based on the head to head record and the fact the 49ers came close to upsetting the Seahawks last week, they’re a good value bet at the line of 2.5 points.

NFL Multi

Browns at Colts – Under 40.5 points ($1.94) – This is a tough game to pick a winner but the under total should come through. Both sides have young Quarterbacks under centre and we can’t see them scoring over 20 points each.
Saints +6.0 ($1.88) – The Saints and Panthers play close games and we’re expecting the Saints will get within a field goal.
Chiefs -3.0 ($1.83) – Kansas City are a team to watch this season and they should comfortably beat the Chargers.
Raiders -3.0 ($1.92) – The Raiders are in great form and we can’t see them losing against the inconsistent Redskins.

NRL Specials – Preliminary Finals

12 up, you win!

If your team goes 12 points up, we’ll pay our H2H bets straight away.

In the Sportsbet 12 up promotion, the Storm would be the best side to get up this week. They have been the best side in the NRL this season and they’re hard to beat at home. Especially with Cooper Cronk retiring, they’ll be looking for a big win in front of their home crowd. The Roosters and Cowboys clash should be the closest match of the week and we can’t see either team leading by over 12 points.

MLB – Friday Multi

Minnesota Twins (A Mejia) At Detroit Tigers (J Zimmermann)

The Twins are coming off a tough series in New York as they lost three in a row. With a wildcard place in play, the Twins need to beat the Tigers. This game is the first of four in Detroit and the Tigers are well out of the playoffs. But they would love to upset the Twin’s playoff hopes.

But Jordan Zimmermann of the Tigers is in horrible form. The Tigers are 0-3 in his last three home starts and he’s allowed a huge total of 19 runs in those games. So the Twins batting lineup will enjoy facing him. Adalberto Mejia has looked good on the road this season with a 2-1 record and a 2.54 ERA. But he has lost both starts against the Tigers and he only lasted 57 pitches in his last outing.

In the last game for Zimmermann at home against the Twins, the total reached 23 runs and the over total game score is 3-0 when Zimmermann faces the Twins. So the over total is the best bet.

Washington Nationals (T Roark) At Atlanta Braves (R Dickey)

The Nationals have already wrapped up the NL East and the Braves are well out of playoff contention. But the Nationals will be looking to enter the playoffs with winning form. In the pitching matchup, the Nationals have the edge with Tanner Roark against R.A. Dickey.

Roark has won two straight starts and he faced the Braves in his last outing. He went 6 innings and allowed just 4 hits as the Nationals won 5-2. He’s 3-1 against the Braves since 2016 so we’re expecting another good outing here. While for Dickey, he has an 0-3 record against the Nationals and he’s coming into this start with bad form. He’s allowed 16 total runs in his last three home games and he’s 0-2 in those games.

The Nationals will take advantage of Dickey and they’re a safe bet on Friday.

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Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos

Betting preview of the Storm versus the Broncos at AAMI Park on Friday.

Storm Form:

The Storm are fresh off the bye and they’ll host the Broncos at home for a spot in the Grand Final. They haven’t lost since Round 18 and they won the Qualifying final by 2 points against the Eels. They’ve also won four in a row at home and they’ll be ready for the Broncos. The Storm reached the Grand Final last year with a 2 point win over the Raiders in the Preliminary Final. But they lost the Grand Final to the Sharks. With the impending of retirement of Cooper Cronk and possibly Slater, the Storm will be looking to end the season with a Grand Final win. They have been the best side in the NRL and deserve to start as favourites against the Broncos. They’re unchanged for this match.Last 5 Matches:WON by 2 – Storm 18, Eels 16 – Qualifying Final, 2017WON by 26 – Storm 32, Raiders 6 – Round 26, 2017WON by 58 – Storm 64, Rabbitohs 6 – Round 25, 2017WON by 32 – Storm 44, Knights 12 – Round 24, 2017WON by 3 – Storm 16, Roosters 13 – Round 23, 2017

Broncos Form:

Brisbane got over the line against the Panthers last week and they’ll need to beat the Storm for a Grand Final spot. They beat the Panthers by a score of 13-6 and they just lost the Qualifying final by 2 points against the Roosters. So they’re coming into this match with decent form. In team news, Darius Boyd is a huge in for the Broncos at fullback. In the halves, Kodi Nikorima moves to halfback and Benji Marshall will start from the bench.Last 5 Matches:WON by 7 – Broncos 13, Panthers 6 – Semi Final, 2017LOST by 2 – Broncos 22, Roosters 24 – Qualifying Final, 2017WON by 10 – Broncos 20, Cowboys 10 – Round 26, 2017LOST by 18 – Broncos 34, Eels 52 – Round 25, 2017WON by 12 – Broncos 24, Dragons 12 – Round 24, 2017

Head to Head (Since 2010) – Storm: 12-3

Melbourne have dominated Brisbane since 2010 as they hold a 12-3 record against them. The Storm have won both meetings this season as well. In Round 17, they thrashed the Broncos by 30 points up at Suncorp Stadium. While in Round 3, the Storm just beat them by 2 points. In Melbourne, the head to head is 2-2 since 2014. So the Broncos should keep this close. The last meeting in the finals was back in 2009 and the Storm won 40-10 at Etihad Stadium. Overall, the Storm are 5-2 against the Broncos in NRL finals history.

Last 2 Meetings:

Big Win Little Win

The NRL finals have been close this season and we’re expecting another tight encounter at AAMI Park. The scoreline in the last meeting between the sides at the venue was 14-12 in the Storm’s favour. So we would expect another 1-6 margin. The Storm are 10-3 at home this season and the fact that Cooper Cronk is playing his last match in Melbourne will provide extra motivation. They also have a great record over the Broncos in finals and in the head to head this season. So we would suggest the Storm winning by 1-12.Best bet: Storm 1-12 ($2.70)

Prediction:

This should be a close final between two sides that pride themselves on defence. But the Storm are coming into this with 8-0 record and they haven’t lost since Round 10 with their Origin stars playing. The Broncos lost by 30 points in the last meeting, but in finals we would expect a closer result. So the line of 10 points for the Broncos is very attractive, but the Storm should win by around 2-6 points.Broncos +10.0 ($1.92)

Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys

Betting preview of the Roosters versus the Cowboys at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Roosters Form:

The Roosters host the Cowboys at home after they beat the Broncos by 2 points in the Qualifying Final. They’re on a four game winning streak and they’ll be looking for their first Grand Final appearance since 2013. In 2017, the Roosters have been dominant at Allianz Stadium as they have a 9-0 record at the venue. Overall, they have a 10-1 record this season. In team news, Daniel Tupou is back on the wing and Latrell Mitchell switches to centre.Last 5 Matches:WON by 2 – Roosters 24, Broncos 22 – Qualifying Final, 2017WON by 4 – Roosters 20, Titans 16 – Round 26, 2017WON by 2 – Roosters 16, Sharks 14 – Round 25, 2017WON by 4 – Roosters 22, Tigers 18 – Round 24, 2017LOST by 3 – Roosters 13, Storm 16 – Round 23, 2017

Cowboys Form:

The Cowboys are the fairytale side of the NRL finals and they’ll be looking for another upset on Saturday. They beat the Eels last week by 8 points and they were +8 underdogs. In the first final, they knocked off the Sharks in extra time. So they’ve won both finals in Sydney and this one is at SFS again. The wins keep on coming for the Cowboys with Jason Taumalolo’s shoulder charge given the all clear on Monday. He’s been the Cowboys best player this season and they’ll need him against the Roosters massive forward pack. They will also bring back Matt Scott, further strengthening their forward pack.Last 5 Matches:WON by 8 – Cowboys 24, Eels 16 – Semi Final, 2017WON by 1 – Cowboys 15, Sharks 14 – Elimination Final, 2017LOST by 10 – Cowboys 10, Broncos 20 – Round 26, 2017WON by 8 – Cowboys 22, Tigers 14 – Round 25, 2017LOST by 10 – Cowboys 16, Sharks 26 – Round 24, 2017

Head to Head (Since 2010) – Roosters: 6-5

The two sides met in Round 21 at this venue and the Roosters stormed home for a 22-16 victory. They have won the last two against the Cowboys and they have a 6-5 overall record since 2010. They also have a 3-0 record against the Cowboys at Allianz Stadium. The last finals matchup was an epic match as the Roosters just survived by a point. They led 30-0 at one stage, but the Cowboys staged a comeback in a 31-30 loss. So hopefully this is another close final.

Last 2 Meetings:

Big Win Little Win

The Roosters have been the masters of the close game in 2017. In their last five matches alone, the average margin is 3 points and they’re 4-1 in those matches. Overall they have a 12-2 record in matches decided by 6 or less points in 2017. For the Cowboys, they have played in 6 straight 1-12 matches and they have a 3-3 record in those matches. But they have won both finals by 1-12. However, the Roosters form is hard to bet against in the 1-12 margin.Best bet: Roosters 1-12 ($2.70)

Prediction:

In finals history, the Roosters are 2-0 against the Cowboys but the average margin is just 2 points. So after the Cowboys two finals wins, they’ll be full of confidence for an upset. But the Roosters are fresh from the bye and they play extremely well at home. We think the Roosters will win by 1-6 points but the best bet is the Cowboys +8.0.Cowboys +8.0 ($1.90)

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Adelaide Crows vs Geelong Cats

Betting preview of the Crows versus the Cats at Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Crows Form:

The Crows are fresh off the bye and face the Cats in the Preliminary Final at home. They beat the Giants by 6 goals in the Qualifying Final and they’ll start as favourites against the Cats. Rory Sloane missed the last match but he’ll likely return. But Mitch McGovern is in doubt with a hamstring. Wayne Milera is the most likely inclusion if McGovern is ruled out, but we’ll know by Thursday. The Crows haven’t made the Grand Final since they won in 1998. They’ve also lost 4 straight Preliminary Finals since 1998.Last 5 Matches:WON by 36 – Crows 12.12.84, Giants 6.12.48 – Qualifying Final, 2017LOST by 29 – Crows 10.11.71, Eagles 15.10.100 – Round 23, 2017LOST by 3 – Crows 11.14.80, Swans 13.5.83 – Round 22, 2017WON by 43 – Crows 18.15.123, Bombers 12.8.80 – Round 21, 2017WON by 84 – Crows 18.22.130, Power 7.4.46 – Round 20, 2017

Cats Form:

Geelong thrashed the Swans in the Semi Finals and they’re now just one win away from another Grand Final appearance. They responded from a poor effort in the first final and Patrick Dangerfield dominated up forward. He’ll be the key again as he lineups against his former side in Adelaide. The Cats last played in the Grand Final in 2011 when they beat the Magpies. But they also have a bad record in Preliminary Finals at 0-2. In team news, the Cats will most likely welcome back Tom Lonergan after he missed the win last week. Tom Stewart had a slight hamstring injury last week and he’ll be monitored throughout the week.Last 5 Matches:WON by 59 – Cats 15.8.98, Swans 5.9.39 – Semi Final, 2017LOST by 51 – Cats 5.10.40, Tigers 13.13.91 – Qualifying Final, 2017WON by 44 – Cats 15.13.103, Giants 8.11.59 – Round 23, 2017WON by 11 – Cats 10.10.70, Magpies 9.5.59 – Round 22, 2017WON by 14 – Cats 11.14.80, Tigers 9.12.66 – Round 21, 2017

Head to Head (Since 2010) – Cats: 8-4

The two sides have met twice in 2017 and the head to head is 1-1. The Cats won the first match at home by 22 points. Then the Crows responded with a 21 point win at Adelaide Oval. Overall, the Cats have the wood over the Crows with a 8-4 record since 2010. In finals history, they have only met once in 1997. It was a Semi Final and the Crows won by 8 points at Football Park.

Last 2 Meetings:

Big Win Little Win

The 1-39 margin has saluted in the last 8 meetings between the two teams. So we would expect this to be another close match. The AFL finals haven’t been close this year, but the Cats and Crows are both very similar sides. But in the last 6 meetings, the margin has been around 21 to 38. At home the Crows are hard to bet against, especially after a week off. However, the Cats are one of their bogey sides and they’re huge value in this final. So we’re backing the Cats 1-39.Best bet: Cats 1-39 ($3.50)

Prediction:

This should be an epic final and the loser will be unlucky as they both finished in the top two on the ladder. It will be interesting to see how the bye affects the Crows as they’ve played just one match in the last three weeks. After the Cats thrashed the Swans they will be full of confidence and will most likely start better. This will likely come down to the last quarter and we have the Cats winning this by 1-2 goals. They have a good record against the Crows and with Patrick Dangerfield, he’ll be ready for his former side after kicking 4 goals last week. Back the Cats.Cats WIN ($2.85)

Richmond Tigers vs GWS Giants

Betting preview of the Tigers versus the Giants at the MCG on Saturday.

Tigers Form:

Richmond are into their first Preliminary Final since 2001 and the Tigers faithful will be out in force on Saturday afternoon. They haven’t reached the Grand Final since 1982 and they’ve lost the last two Preliminary Finals. But this is the Tigers best chance of the last few decades as they face an interstate team at the MCG. They went 9-2 at the MCG this season and thrashed the Cats by 51 points in the Qualifying Final. They’ve also won their last three matches as they hit the Preliminary Final in peak form. The Tigers also have no real injuries which is a huge plus for coach Damien Hardwick. The VFL side made the Grand Final so this could be the Tiger year. As we saw last season, the Bulldogs ended a long Premiership and the Tigers will be looking to follow.Last 5 Matches:WON by 51 – Tigers 13.13.91, Cats 5.10.40 – Qualifying Final, 2017WON by 41 – Tigers 19.8.122, Saints 12.9.81 – Round 23, 2017WON by 104 – Tigers 25.5.155, Dockers 7.9.51 – Round 22, 2017LOST by 14 – Tigers 9.12.66, Cats 11.14.80 – Round 21, 2017WON by 29 – Tigers 13.15.93, Hawks 9.10.64 – Round 20, 2017

Giants Form:

The Giants are into their second straight Preliminary Final but this season, they’ll have to beat the Tigers in Melbourne. However, they’re coming off a 67 point win over the Eagles and they’ll be full of confidence. They have a 1-10 record at the MCG since entering the AFL in 2012. So the stats say this will be a tough challenge. They also have a number of injury issues as Shane Mumford and Jeremy Cameron are out for the season. Devon Smith is the only chance of a comeback as he missed last week with a knee injury. They played well with a small forward line last week and they’ll need him this week.Last 5 Matches:WON by 67 – Giants 19.11.125, Eagles 9.4.58 – Semi Final, 2017LOST by 36 – Giants 6.12.48, Crows 12.12.84 – Qualifying Final, 2017LOST by 44 – Giants 8.11.59, Cats 15.13.103 – Round 23, 2017WON by 21 – Giants 12.9.81, Eagles 9.6.60 – Round 22, 2017WON by 48 – Giants 16.9.105, Bulldogs 7.15.57 – Round 21, 2017

Head to Head (Since 2010) – Tigers: 6-2

The Tigers won the last meeting by 19 points in a wet encounter at the MCG in Round 18 this season. But the Giants are 2-1 against the Tigers and they won by 3 points in Round 9. Overall, the Tigers lead the head to head 6-2 but the Giants were developing in those first few years. At the MCG, the Tigers are 3-0 against the Giants and they’ve won those matches by an average of 18 points.

Last 2 Meetings:

Big Win Little Win

We’ve only seen one close match so far in the finals and this could be another blowout in either direction. Both sides won by 50+ points in their last final and they’ll be keen to get a good start. However, the last two matches in 2017 between the two sides ended in a 1-39 result. So we would expect that again in the Preliminary Final. At home, the Tigers will have the crowd on their side and they should win this by a 1-39 margin.Best bet: Tigers 1-39 ($2.10)

Prediction:

The stats say the Tigers should win this comfortably but they don’t have a great track record in Preliminary finals. However, they proved us wrong in the first final and they should be fresh from the week off. The Giants have a few injury concerns and their depth will be tested at the MCG. They don’t have a great record at the venue and they have never beaten the Tigers in Melbourne. So we think the Tigers can get the job done on Saturday.Tigers -10.5 ($1.92)

19 SEP, 09:05 AESTBrewers $1.87, Pirates $1.95
The Brewers head to Pittsburgh for an important series. They’re just 2.5 games outside the NL Wildcard race and every win is crucial. They’ll have a good chance in this game as they have a 4-1 record against the Pirates. However, the Pirates swept them in 4 games in the last series at Pittsburgh. So they would love nothing more than knocking the Brewers out of the playoffs. But the Pirates are coming into this game on the back of 5 straight losses and a 1-9 record in the last 10.

So this matchup will come down to the starting pitchers. Jameson Taillon is up for the Pirates and he’s coming off a 6 run outing against the Cubs. In three of his last four starts at home, he’s allowed 4 or more runs. The Pirates are 1-3 in those games. For the Brewers, Brent Suter has a 3.34 ERA on the road this season but the Pirates won 4-2 in his last start at PNC Park. He’s also record two no-decisions against the Pirates this season.

MLB – Oakland Athletics @ Detroit Tigers

19 SEP, 09:10 AESTAthletics $1.83, Tigers $2.00
Both sides are well out of contention for the playoffs so they’ll be playing for pride on Tuesday. The Tigers are coming off an absolute thrashing of the White Sox as they won 12-0. They almost came within 1 out of a no-hitter. But the Athletics are also in-form as they have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. Which includes a sweep of the Astros. This season, the Athletics lead the head to head, 2-1. In the last two games, the over total is 2-0 so that looks like the best bet.

Both pitchers have struggled with keeping runs off the board. Buck Farmer (Tigers) has allowed a huge total of 18 runs in his last 3 outings at home. Overall his ERA in the last 7 starts is 8.07. Jharel Cotton for the Athletics also has a high ERA in his last 7 starts, at 6.52. So the overs is the best bet.Best bet: Over 10 runs ($1.91)

NFL – Detroit Lions @ New York Giants

The Giants host the Lions on Monday Night Football in the States and the Giants will start as favourite. However, they were very poor on offence last week as they scored just 3 points. On the other hand, the Lions started slowly before a 20 point 4th quarter got them over the Cardinals.

In the head to head records, the Giants are 3-1 against the Lions and they won the last meeting by 11 points. The Giants defence kept the Lions to 6 points in a 11 point win. After last week, we can’t see the Giants scoring more than 20 points, especially as Eli Manning is missing his favourite receiver. Matt Stafford of the Lions threw 4 touchdowns last week but the Giants defence will pose a different challenge.

So we think this will be a closer game than the odds say and the Lions could cause an upset. But the best bet in this game is the under total game score. Our predictions say neither team will score 20+ points and the total should be around 27-35.

Best Win Bet: I Am A Star (Race 6, No. 1)

I Am A Star will hopefuly live up to her name on Saturday as we think she’ll win against this field. She had a tough run last start at the Memsie Stakes but she’ll drop down in grade for this race. At the track, she has a 75% win record from 4 races. Back her on Saturday for the win.

Best Win Bet: Almandin (Race 8, No. 1)

The 2016 Melbourne Cup winner is back at Flemington and we’re backing a strong start from the champ. He returned at Mooney Valley in late August and finished a close second. In second up races, he’s 1-1-0 and he loves riding at Flemington. He’s 2-0 at the track and overall, he’s won three of his last four races. At $5.00 or $6.00 PricePump to win, we are all over this.WIN: $5.00 at William Hill or PricePump at $6.00

Best Place Bet: Hey Doc (Race 7, No. 9)

We are very confident that Hartnell will win this race that we’re are looking for some value in second or third position. Hey Doc is 3-0 at Flemington and he just finished behind Black Heart Bart in the Memsie Stakes. He should be better for the run third up and should comfortably place in this race.PLACE: $3.20 at William Hill

Horse Racing Tips at Randwick

Read through our best bets at Randwick this Saturday.

Best Win Bet: Tulip (Race 5, No. 1)

Tulip returned from a spell last start and placed second by just 0.10 lengths. So she’ll be fitter for this race and she starts as the favourite. She has already come in from $3.70 into $3.20 so punters are backing her in and so are we.WIN: $3.20 at William Hill or PricePump at $3.60

Best Win Bet: Chautauqua (Race 7, No. 1)

Chautauqua is back from a spell and his impressive first up record is the main reason we’re backing him. From 8 first up career races, he’s won 5 and has only finished outside placings in 1 race. He also loves the distance, having won 2 of 3 career races at 1100m. His last race was also at Randwick and he beat home English and Fell Swoop. So we can think he can do the same on Saturday.WIN: $3.80 at William Hill or PricePump at $4.40

Best Win Bet: Chocante (Race 8, No. 3)

Chocante finished third in the Chelmsford last start against Winx and Red Excitement. So in a easier field, he should be able to win this race. Before a spell, Chocante won the Brisbane Cup at Doomben and he has solid form in second up races. He should be fitter this week and we’re backing Chocante to win race 8 at Randwick this Saturday.WIN: $3.70 at William Hill or PricePump at $4.00

Best Place Bet: Echo Effect (Race 9, No. 2)

In the last at Randwick on Saturday, Echo Effect looks like the best choice for a place bet. He’s coming off a spell and has finished in the placings in both first up races so far in his career. In a similar field in January, he finished second to Improvement and we think he’ll comfortably finish in the top three here.PLACE: $2.50 at William Hill

Buddy Brilliant

Friday 15/09/2017Odds: 8.00Lance Franklin to kick 3 or more goals in a quarter

Buddy kicked 4 goals in the second quarter last week and that was after a corkie injury. So he’s a good chance of this megabet against the Cats. He kicked 2 goals against them in the finals last year and he’s coming off 14 goals in his last two matches. We’re backing Buddy here.

AFL Specials – Semi Finals

24 up, you win!

If your team goes 24 points up, we’ll pay our H2H bets straight away.

The best chance for this promotion will likely be the Swans thrashing the Cats early on. Sydney have a great record against the Cats of late and they’re also in impressive form having smashed the Bombers last week. Geelong lost by 51 points last week and the Tigers saluted in this bet. Get on the Swans here.

Cricket – ODI

Australia vs India

The Aussies kick off their ODI series on Sunday night and this should be another close encounter with our rivals, India. India will start as favourite but they have rested Ashwin and Jadeja in the bowling department. So Australia will likely score more runs in the middle order.

The two sides haven’t met since January 2016 in Australia and the Aussies went 6-1 against them. However in India, they have lost two in a row and lost the last series 3-2 (2013). India are also coming off a 5-0 series win against Sri Lanka in ODI.

Top Runscorer – Australia

David Warner returned to form in the test series against Bangladesh with two impressive hundreds. He scored a hundred in his last innings against India, but he has never faced them in India for a ODI. Steve Smith will be looking to lead his side to victory in this match and he’ll likely need to score over 60. But he hasn’t reached this target in his last 5 ODI innings. He also struggled against India in the last ODI series. So we’re backing Warner.

Top Runscorer – India

Virat Kohli is back in form after two massive hundreds in a row for India against Sri Lanka. He’s also scored two hundreds against Australia in two of his last 3 matches against them. Rohit Sharma is also in great form, having scored two hundreds against Sri Lanka recently. He does have a good record against Australia and he scored 209 in his last innings against them on home soil. But we’re backing Kohli as his form looks better at this stage.

Prediction

India look in great form after thrashing Sri Lanka. They’re hard to beat at home but the missing spin pair of Jadeja and Ashwin opens up the odds for Australia. If Warner and Smith can score over 50, they’ll surely be competitive and should win this.

NFL – Week 2 Multi

Dallas Cowboys At Denver Broncos

The Broncos host the Cowboys in Week 2 and both sides are coming off victories in Week 1. The Cowboys trashed the Giants 19-3 and the Broncos held off the Chargers for a 3 point win. So the Cowboys will start as favourite but this should be a close game. They last met in 2013 and it was a high scoring affair as the Broncos won 51-48. This probably won’t be a similar high scoring game as the Broncos are weaker at quarterback. While for the Cowboys, they have one of the best one-two punches in the league with Dak Prescott and Elliot at running back. Which has us backing the Cowboys to go 2-0.Best bet: Cowboys WIN ($1.75)

Green Bay Packers At Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons host the Packers in the Monday morning late game and this should be another great contest. The Falcons are playing in their new stadium for the first time and they’ll have a massive home field advantage. They also smashed the Packers in the playoffs last year, scoring 44 points to 21 on their way to the Super Bowl. In week 1, the Falcons just got past the Bears in a 6 point game. On the other side, the Packers were slow in the first half against the Seahawks as they were held scoreless. Which has us backing the Falcons as they are one of the best starting teams in the NFL.Best bet: Falcons WIN ($1.66)

Detroit Lions At New York Giants

The Lions open as the underdog, although they’re coming off a great win over the Cardinals. They scored 20 points in the last quarter as they won 35-23. While for the Giants, they scored just 3 points against the Cowboys and they were embarrassed. So this should be a close game but based on form, the Lions are a great bet at the line.Best bet: Lions +3 ($2.01)

NRL Specials – Semi Finals

12 up, you win!

If your team goes 12 points up, we’ll pay our H2H bets straight away.

The Semi Finals kick off in Brisbane and we’re expecting a close match. But Brisbane can turn on their attack at home and could jump out to an early 12-0 lead. The Panthers are also in good form and they were up by 12 last week so they would be a value bet. In the other final, the Eels and Cowboys should be a closer match, although the Eels should win, we can’t see a blowout.

Rugby Union – The Rugby Championship

Australia vs Argentina

The Wallabies clash with Argentina and they’re massive favourites for a win. But Argentina challenged the All Blacks last week and they’ll be ready for the Wallabies. Australia drew against South Africa and their confidence would be low after no wins in the Rugby Championship so far. But they have never lost against Argentina in Australia and they won the last match 36-20 in Perth, 2016. Overall since 2000, Australia are 14-1 against them. But based on form, we think Argentina can get within 13.5 points.Best bet: Argentina +13.5 ($1.90)

Soccer – EPL

Chelsea v Arsenal

Chelsea face Arsenal on Sunday night and they’re $1.80 favourites to beat their rival. They met recently in the Cummunity Shield and Arsenal won on penalties (4-1) so this should be another close matchup. Chelsea are coming off three straight wins and they beat Arsenal 3-1 in the last Premier League matchup. We’re expecting a 2-1 win here for Chelsea here.Best bet: Chelsea WIN ($1.80)